Whilst tasked to advise the Commander AFM on matters relating to public information, the overall mission-tasking of HQ AFM's Administration and Personnel Branch's Public Affairs Office (P.A.O.) is to ensure that AFM media operations' activities are timely, accurate and an effective provision of public affairs, and the implementation of the AFM's public relations policy within the operational environment, while maintaining OPSEC (Operation Security)

Vision and Aim

The aim of AFM Public Affairs, through its Defence Media Operations, is to create and maintain a favourable public image of the Maltese military and continue to foster support a​nd interest by the public in the AFM, its personnel and their operations. This is achieved by promoting widespread public understanding and support for military operations, while maintaining operational security (OPSEC) and countering the dissemination of hostile and potentially damaging information.

Products & Services

•Provides a 24 hour, 365 days a year enquiry service for the media and advice to civil governing authorities, besides in house AFM requirements;